Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

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Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA

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About the Job

Eastern Washington University

Basketball (M), Eastern Washington University Profile

Athletic Director

Conference

Big Sky (DI)

Salary expectation

$40,000 (minimum) up to $75,000

Work type

Full-time

Job Description

Posting Details

Position Title

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Posting Details

Position Title

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

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Posting Number

2024042EP

Position Information

Position Details

| Job Summary |
We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants to fill three (3) Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach positions.
These positions are housed in the athletic department and will report to Head Men’s Basketball Coach and ultimately the Athletic Director or sport supervisor. It is the responsibility of the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach to work closely with the head coach to design, organize, implement, facilitate, oversee and evaluate all facets of a Big Sky, NCAA Division I assigned sport program. Several components of this job include: responsible for taking a lead role in recruiting, completing daily/weekly activity logs with student-athletes, student-athlete welfare issues, liaison with equipment room and Adidas contract, responsible for scouting teams and video exchange with other schools. This position also provides educational, monitoring, and supervisory components as well as working within a shared facility. This person will work closely with the athletic department support staff, equipment staff, sports medicine staff, sport & recreation center staff, Athletic Academic Coordinator/Advisor and the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance. Will also work collaboratively with relevant constituent groups.

It is the responsibility of the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach to study and know all policies and procedures integral to university, Big Sky and NCAA rules compliance. Will assist in the direction, develop and management of all aspects of the assigned sport program including but not limited to; recruiting, talent evaluation, conducting training and development of student athletes within the team concept, scheduling, budget supervision, supervision of additional staff and monitoring academic progress of the team.

Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/be...

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning. | | About Eastern Washington University |
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land. | | Diversity Statement |
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws. | | Conditions of Employment |
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This is an Administrative Exempt position and is covered by [ EWU Policy 406- 01, Exempt Employment https://inside.ewu.edu/policies/knowl...

](https://inside.ewu.edu/policies/knowl... hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/tra... or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’ https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/tra....

Minimum of one (1) year experience working with Men’s Basketball at the high school or collegiate level.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to learn and adhere to the Big Sky Conference and NCAA rules.
Excellent computer technology/literacy skills.
Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within the first 60 days of employment.
Must be able to pass the NCAA Coaches Certification Test for off-campus recruiting within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.
Support and comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the NCAA, the Big Sky Conference, and other established bodies that govern intercollegiate athletics and the University. In the event the Employee becomes aware, or has reasonable cause to believe, that violations of rules compliance may have taken place, Employee shall report same promptly to the Athletic Director, Compliance Coordinator, or his/her designee.
Demonstrated interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity. | | Preferred Qualifications |
Master’s Degree in a related field.
Three (3) years of collegiate experience working with men’s basketball at the collegiate level.
Collegiate recruiting experience at the NCAA Division I level.
No previous history of NCAA violations.
Collegiate, junior college or high school head coaching experience. | | Other Skills and Abilities | | | Work Schedule Type | Alternate | | Work Schedule |
Must be able to work evenings and weekends and travel with the Basketball team, with a minimum of 25 days a year.
Must be available in the summer to work basketball camps. Must be available to recruit on recruiting weekends. | | Posting Date | 04/24/2024 | | Open Until Further Notice | No | | Closing Date | 04/30/2024 | | Screening to Begin | 05/01/2024 | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.

Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

This recruitment will close to further applications at midnight on 04/30/2024. | | Application Types Accepted | Application |

Job Duties

| % of Time | 50 | | Responsibility / Duty |
Assist in the administration, planning and organization of appropriate pre-season, in-season, and post-season programs, including practice planning, scheduling and making travel arrangements.

Meet with head coach and other staff members daily to plan practices, competition, travel and other team matters.

Facilitate learning of proper skill execution and safety techniques.

Stay up to date on current trends in coaching and teaching skills. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

| % of Time | 20 | | Responsibility / Duty |
Organize all travel arrangements for team travel and applicable recruiting trips, including, but not limited to, airfare, lodging and charter/rental vehicles.

Maintain and compare budgeted travel amounts to actual dollars spent; alert head coach to any significant variances.

Arrange for all travel advances for men’s basketball and ensure all reconciliations are processed in a timely manner. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

Provide assistance with any video software or service as it pertains to scouting of future opponents or prospective student-athletes. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

| % of Time | 10 | | Responsibility / Duty |
Responsible for completing daily/weekly activity logs with student-athletes and keep accurate records regarding all student-athlete communications and expectations, including student-athlete welfare issues.

Work with Director of Compliance to keep current records of all student-athlete academic progress on a quarterly basis | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

Keep accurate records of all contact with prospective student-athletes.

Know NCAA and conference rules as they apply to coaching teams and individuals in season and out. Become proficient in navigation and use of NCAA and Big Sky Conference website. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Diversity Response Optional Documents 1. DD214 Form 2. Other Document #1 3. Other Document #2

Program Performance

Big Sky Basketball (M) 2022–2023

Eastern Washington University record compared to the conference

School	Conference	Overall	RPI	APR
Eastern Washington University	16–2	22–11	120	973
Montana State University - Bozeman	15–3	23–10	104	975
Weber State University	12–6	16–15	192	957
University of Montana	10–7	16–14	170	978
Idaho State University	8–10	9–21	252	967
California State University, Sacramento	7–11	12–18	226	946
Portland State University	6–11	10–19	254	974
University of Northern Colorado	6–12	12–19	237	978
Northern Arizona University	5–13	10–23	230	978
University of Idaho	4–14	8–22	312	938

Eastern Washington University Basketball (M) History

Eastern Washington University past performance

Season	Head Coach	Conference	Overall
2023-2024	David Riley Departing	–	19–11
2022-2023	David Riley	16–2	22–11
2021-2022	David Riley	11–9	16–15
2020-2021	Shantay Legans	12–3	15–7
2019-2020	Shantay Legans	16–4	21–8
2018-2019	Shantay Legans	12–8	16–18
2017-2018	Shantay Legans	13–5	20–15
2016-2017	Jim Hayford	13–5	22–11